BF13 SVC

2013 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2013
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
25 October 2026 (133 days away)
Last recorded mileage
46,881 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 67/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2013 Ford has 13 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 46,881 miles. The vehicle's history of engine overheating and head gasket issues is also a significant concern for a 2013 model.

The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 6,388 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures (coil springs) in Jul 2019 and Oct 2023.
  • Recurring brake disc wear advisories in Jul 2019, Jul 2021, and Jul 2021.
  • Recurring tyre wear advisories in Jul 2019, Jul 2019, and Oct 2023.
  • Major engine overheating and head gasket issues reported by community for this model.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until October 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (6,388 mi/yr) suggests light use.
  • No mileage anomalies or fraud detected in the MOT history.
  • All past failures were immediately rectified and passed subsequent MOTs.

Mileage history

Apr 2016: 46,881 mi PASSApr 2017: 52,205 mi PASSApr 2018: 58,639 mi PASSJul 2019: 64,523 mi FAILJul 2019: 64,523 mi PASSJul 2020: 67,806 mi PASSJul 2021: 71,299 mi FAILJul 2021: 71,299 mi PASSMay 2022: 74,239 mi PASSOct 2022: 76,122 mi PASSOct 2023: 78,120 mi PASSOct 2024: 80,025 mi PASSOct 2025: 81,845 mi PASS82k64k47kApr 2016Oct 2025

MOT test history — 11/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2016 PASS 46,881 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Advise engine covers and undertrays fitted.
Apr 2017 PASS 52,205 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear sign of heat on brake disc
Apr 2018 PASS 58,639 mi None recorded
Jul 2019 FAIL 64,523 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Jul 2019 PASS 64,523 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2020 PASS 67,806 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jul 2021 FAIL 71,299 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jul 2021 PASS 71,299 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
May 2022 PASS 74,239 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oct 2022 PASS 76,122 mi None recorded
Oct 2023 PASS 78,120 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Oct 2024 PASS 80,025 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread wear remaining BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2025 PASS 81,845 mi None recorded

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